Everest: Closed for Business, Part II

"Everest: Closed for Business, Part II "If our democracy is to flourish, it must have criticism; if our government is to function it must have dissent.    - Henry Commager " Nepal:...

Recovery of snow leopard Uncia uncia in Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National P...

This is great news...The Snow Leopard, Uncia uncia, is returning to the Khumbu (Everest) Region of Nepal! I first reported on this in my blog on August 10, 2006, citing an article I had read in on Nature.com. It...

Five Questions with Professional Mountain Climber Jake Norton

"Tuesday, January 23, 2007 FQ's with Professional Mountain Climber Jake Norton Welcome to another installment of Five Questions where interesting people are asked, well, FQ's. Today's guest Jake Norton is not only...

Guillermo Mateo lost on Ama Dablam after a winter summit

"Guillermo Mateo lost on Ama Dablam after a winter summit10:02 am EST Jan 22, 2007 (MountEverest.net) Spanish climber Guillermo Mateo (47) fell to his death while descending from the summit of Ama Dablam on...